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Tom's Guide
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Gemini on Android can now identify songs — but there's a catch
Just days after launching 'Search Live,' Google continues to evolve Gemini into a solid AI Assistant on Android, with the latest update bringing a long-missing fan favorite: song identification. You can now ask Gemini, 'What song is this?' and the chatbot will trigger Google's Song Search interface, the same listening tool familiar to Assistant users. It can recognize music from your environment, a playlist or even if you hum the tune yourself. I'm curious to test just how accurate the humming needs to be. Song Search isn't fully native to Gemini yet. When you ask for song identification, it launches a full-screen listening interface from the Google app (not directly inside Gemini), The song identification update works in the Gemini app on Android, but when you type (or speak) "What song is this?" it kicks you into the Google app's Song Search interface, virtually handing off to the Google app, which feels a bit clunky compared to the way Pixel's Now Playing Assistant handles fairly well. It also doesn't stay inside Gemini Live's conversational experience, which also feels like a miss. And, once it finds a match, the result appears in Google Search, not as an inline Gemini response. For now, this feature works only on Android; there's no Gemini song identification on iOS yet. You'll also need to manually restart the full-screen Song Search interface if you want to identify multiple songs in a row. In terms of comparison, Google Assistant's built-in Now Playing feature is still more seamless. You can trigger it with a voice command or lock screen shortcut, and it shows results inline (often with album art) and even works offline. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. In contrast, Gemini's new Song Search relies on the Google app's listening interface. You need to type or say 'What song is this?' in Gemini, which then opens a full-screen search window and hands off the result to the Google app. It's accurate, pulling from the same song database as Assistant, but the experience is naturally less smooth, since it requires switching apps and doesn't stay inside Gemini itself. Another key difference: while Google Assistant's Now Playing is available on most Android devices and pre-installed on Pixel, Gemini's Song Search is Android-only for now, and it's not yet available on iOS. Yes, Gemini can now identify songs, but it's not yet as smooth as Google Assistant or Pixel's Now Playing feature. Still, if you're using Gemini daily, this brings back a key Assistant-era capability, which is a good sign that Google is listening to user feedback as Gemini evolves into a more complete voice assistant.
Android Authority
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Android Authority
Ahead of Google Assistant's death, Gemini finally inherits this much-loved feature
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini has finally received another long-awaited Google Assistant feature. The chatbot can now identify songs playing nearby using the Google app's Song Search feature. Previously, Gemini would recommend using third-party music recognition apps when asked to identify a song. Gemini lacked several Google Assistant features at launch, but steady updates from Google have brought it closer to being a comprehensive replacement for the legacy voice assistant. Now, with just a few months left until Gemini fully takes Google Assistant's place on most Android phones, the chatbot has gained yet another long-awaited capability. Google Assistant has long supported the ability to identify songs playing nearby. Until recently, Gemini did not support this feature and recommended third-party music recognition apps when asked to identify a song. However, 9to5Google reports that the chatbot has finally picked up the song search feature in recent weeks. When you ask Gemini to identify a song, it now opens a new screen with an animated sphere and listens as you play, sing, or hum a tune. Once it recognizes the song, it displays the results in the Google app rather than directly as a response within the Gemini chat. Due to this, the song name isn't saved in your chat history, and you'll have to check your Google Search history if you forget it. Although song search isn't baked right into Gemini and relies on the Google app, it's a welcome addition that gives Google Assistant loyalists another reason to switch over. Have you transitioned to Gemini on your phone, or are you still using Google Assistant? Let us know in the comments. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
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Business Standard
12 hours ago
- Business Standard
Google updates Gemini AI with Shazam-like song search feature: How it works
Google has updated its Gemini app for Android to include a voice-based song search feature, enabling users to identify music playing around them by simply asking the app. This brings back a familiar experience that was previously offered through Google Assistant, and works similarly to Shazam on Apple devices. How it works The song search feature is part of the fresh Gemini app update being rolled out by Google. On the updated app, users can prompt Gemini by asking, 'What song is this?' The app now launches Google's Song Search tool, previously available only in the main Google app. Once activated, it displays a full-screen interface with a pulsing animation, indicating the app is listening to ambient audio.
Listly
13 hours ago
- Listly
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- Listly
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